On this episode prostate cancer survivor & host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Isaac Powell from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute – Wayne State University about his research on the genetic risks for prostate cancer and the faster growth rate of prostate cancer among African American men. During this episode Jonathan & Dr. Powell talk about:
· Why African American men have a greater risk for getting prostate cancer.
· What other men are at greater risk for the disease.
· The genetic risk for prostate cancer.
· Why African American men have higher prostate cancer mortality rates.
· The importance of a getting a PSA test and digital rectal exam for prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow Foundation. For more information about prostate cancer, the PSA test, men's health and Jonathan's inspiring new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer.
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